Ph.D. Natural Health
Clayton College of Natural Health · Alabama · Fall 2007

M.S.N., Nursing Administration
Indiana State University · Indiana · June 2007

M.S., Health Sciences · International Health
Touro University · California · September 2005

B.S., Nursing
Towson University · Maryland · June 2001

B.A., Biochemistry
Mary Baldwin College · Virginia · May 1998

Nurse Case Manager Baltimore City Cancer Program University of Maryland Medical Baltimore, Maryland	November 2002 – March 2004 Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized plans of care for uninsured women in city-wide breast and cervical cancer surveillance screening and treatment program Performed home care visits, clinical visits, psychosocial assessment, and patient education Liaison between providers and community resources Designed and conducted presentations for healthcare providers, clients, and community organizations Performed data collection and reporting for state health department
Regional Director of Nursing Prison Health Services Jessup, Maryland	November 2004 – May 2005 Supervised 200+ multiethnic nurses and directed nursing processes in 12 correctional facilities (8000 inmates) Decreased supplemental staffing usage and costs by $20K Provided oversight of clinical processes in acute care, chronic care, ambulatory care, behavioral health, infection control, QI/UM, and obstetrical care units Effectively motivated others to meet or exceed goals and objectives Responsible for staff training, hiring, orientation, corrective action, evaluation, and termination
Case Manager (Independent Contractor) Intelistaf Healthcare Agency Owings Mills, Maryland (Independent Contractor) Care Resources Agency, Inc Towson, Maryland (Independent Contractor)	March 2004 – August 2004 Baltimore City Health Centers/TB Clinic: Evaluated and managed chronic illness among multiethnic and immigrant populations: Diabetes, Hypertension, CHF, TB, Mental Disorders, etc. Maryland Public School System: Triaged and treated urgent and emergent care for K-12; Provided extensive health counseling to students and families; Addressed the needs of diverse multicultural and multinational populations Fidelity Insurance: Provided telephonic case management of Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular disease; Computerized charting; Extensive database management
Nurse Case Manager Baltimore City Cancer Program University of Maryland Medical Baltimore, Maryland	November 2002 – March 2004 Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized plans of care for uninsured women in city-wide breast and cervical cancer surveillance screening and treatment program Performed home care visits, clinical visits, psychosocial assessment, and patient education Liaison between providers and community resources Designed and conducted presentations for healthcare providers, clients, and community organizations Performed data collection and reporting for state health department
Urgent Care Nurse Patient First Owings Mills, Maryland	May 2002 – January 2003 Evaluated, assessed, and triaged pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients at a primary/urgent care facility Supervised treatment area and office staff Performed general nursing duties including IV Therapy, EKG, Phlebotomy, Splinting, Worker’s Compensation, Drug Screening, Med Administration/Refills, and Computerized Charting
Nursing Lab Instructor Towson University Towson, Maryland	August 2001 – January 2002 Instructed baccalaureate nursing students in fundamentals, medical/surgical, and technical skills for adult and geriatric clients Evaluated student skill mastery in practical examinations
Nursing Student Technician (Internship) High Risk Obstetrics Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, Maryland	August 2000 - August 2001 Responsible for fetal monitoring, physical assessment, and diagnostic testing related to: Pre-Term Labor, Gestational Diabetes, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Hypertension, Multiple Gestation, and Extended Bed Rest. Provided patient education, post-partum care and newborn care
Junior Health Officer (O-1) (Internship) U.S. Public Health Service W.G. Magnuson Clinical Center National Institutes of Health · Bethesda, Maryland	June 2000 – August 2000 Collaborated with research nurses and primary investigators to perform patient care assignments on inpatient oncology, pulmonary, and hepatic disease clinical research units Designed clinical research study on patient empowerment

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (Present)

National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (Present)

Certified CPR Instructor. American Safety and Health Institute (Present)

Towson University Multicultural Institute. Board Member (Present)

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (1998)

Online Adjunct Professor Aspen University Denver, Colorado	Spring 2005—Present Administer and grade examinations in online masters of nursing program Responsible for leading classroom discussions and providing feedback to learners
Adjunct Faculty Villa Julie College Stevenson, Maryland	Fall 2005 Developed and provided weekly lectures and classroom discussions in traditional and accelerated BSN programs Reviewed and evaluated projects and scholarly assignments Provided clinical supervision and direction for community health rotation
Instructor I.T. Works, Inc. Bethesda, Maryland (Independent Contractor)	August 2004 –January 2006 Designed and presented lectures and testing materials for undeserved men and women in CNA/GNA program Coordinated, evaluated, and supervised clinical rotations Developed and implemented skills instruction, life coaching, and learning experiences

Guest Lecturer. The Fallacy of Race.
Towson University Department of Nursing. Towson, MD
(January 2004, April 2004, October 2005, April 2006)

Guest Speaker: Breast Cancer in African American Women.
WOLB 1450 AM Radio. Baltimore, MD
(October, 2003)

Keynote Speaker. Celebration for Victims of Social Violence.
Women Accepting Responsibility, Inc. Baltimore, MD
(March 2003)

Panelist. Women’s Health Town Hall Meeting.
Morgan State University. Baltimore, MD
(February 2003)

Speaker: African-American Spirituality in Breast Cancer Care.
Susan G. Komen Foundation Seminar on Minority Health.
Washington Cancer Institute. Washington, DC
(January 2003)

Publication. Understanding African American Spirituality During Care.
Spiritual Care, 12(I):1 Oncology Nursing Society Special Interest Newsletter.
(January 2001)

Clinical Research & Poster Presentation:
Patient Participation in Health Care Decisions: Sense of Empowerment in a Research Environment. Gesuwan, K. & Williams, F.N.
National Institutes of Health. Bethesda, MD. (June 2000)
National Student Nurses’ Association 50th Annual Convention. Nashville, TN. (May 2001)